Board Meeting Public Budget Hearing / Regular Session - 5/26/2026

The Mercer County Schools Board of Education held a public budget hearing and regular session on May 26, 2026. The meeting focused extensively on the school district's budget for the upcoming fiscal year, including staffing adjustments, revenue projections totaling approximately $128.7 million, and detailed expense allocations such as salaries, utilities, transportation, and child nutrition. The board discussed capital improvement projects funded through designated funds, including a $1.25 million allocation for priority one projects like restroom renovations and sidewalk repairs, as well as a $65,667 contract award to Hooten Equipment for a walk-in cooler/freezer installation at Princeton Middle School funded by Child Nutrition funds. Additionally, the board approved credit recovery summer courses with an estimated cost of $36,792, and reviewed several policy updates. The meeting concluded with approval of the 2026-27 school budget and personnel agenda, and an executive session to discuss real estate purchase. No other procurement actions were taken.